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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,035.72 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,035.72 and 203.55 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,035.72 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,035.72 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,035.72 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 210,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,820.81/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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